Толковый словарь английского языка - parlor

I. noun Etymology: Middle English parlour, from Anglo-French, from parler Date: 13th century a room used primarily for conversation or the reception of guests: as, a room in a private dwelling for the entertainment of guests, a conference chamber or private reception room, a room in an inn, hotel, or club for conversation or semiprivate uses, any of various business places , II. adjective Date: 1552 used in or suitable for a ~ , 2. fostered or advocated in comfortable seclusion without consequent action or application to affairs , given to or characterized by fostering or advocating something (as a doctrine) in such a manner